Towing 6000 pounds with the Tacoma

You are correct about the unbraked weight limit. When I had my 16 foot flatbed built, I had them put brakes on all 4 wheels instead of just 2. When using the 7000 pound weight limit it would seem mandatory to have 4, but I guess it's not.

 

or missouri.... no trailer brakes required.... seriously... wow.


My dad just build a lil tear drop trailer.... maybe weighs 3k lbs with gear in it.... he had them put electric brakes on it, and it makes it a dream to tow.... i wouldnt want it without brakes on it.

 

I tow a 25' Travel Trailer, loaded it ways 6000lb, I towed it with the stock suspension and it towed ok, but the truck drove and handled like crap. I have since installed a new suspension (3" Rancho lift front - 2.5" rear, 2000lb Helwig helper springs, larger tires 285/70/17, Volant cold air ram intake). The Taco tows the camper 100% better, drives and handles great. If you are going to tow that kind of weight I highly suggest you upgrade the suspension.